Web Hosting News and Updates

Password transmission over email has always been a hot topic for security-sensitive users and this is so for a reason - password smugglers are getting smarter in inventing new ways of stealing private information.

We’ve addressed this issue by moving passwords out of emails and by implementing a password setup interface for new account orders and for situations where users make use of the 'Forgot Password' option.

You will see this interface if you signup for a new web hosting account from your Control Panel or if you want to reset your current password.

A Password Setup interface for new customers

From today, the welcome email for a new hosting account of yours will feature special instructions on how to set up your hosting account password online:

Through a special link, you will be taken to a secure page where you can set up your web hosting account password:

After you type your password in the two fields following the password strength tips that we have included in the form, you will be able to log into your hosting accounts immediately.

The password you set through the form will be also be valid for the FTP account, which is created for you at signup.

A Password Setup interface for resetting passwords

The password setup form can also be used in cases of password changes. When you request to reset your password from the login form of the ControlPanel, you will be sent an email notification, which will forward you to the same password setup form:

After filling out the form, you will be instantly logged into the Control Panel with the new password.

NOTE: Since the hosting account password will not be readily available to you in a written form anymore, we recommend that you instantly save your passwords in the browser or use a password management tool.